Podcastle / Async
AI video and audio studio built around a chat interface
Best for: Podcasters and video creators who want an AI-first, all-in-one studio that covers recording through distribution
Free tier Visit Podcastle / AsyncAsync is a chat-driven AI creative studio for recording, editing, and repurposing video and audio content. Originally launched as Podcastle, the platform has since expanded well beyond podcast production into full video editing, voice cloning, multilingual dubbing, and AI-generated clips. It targets podcasters, video creators, and marketing teams who want an end-to-end production environment without traditional editing software.
Key features
- Studio-quality remote recording for audio and video
- AI-powered editing via chat interface
- Voice cloning with 3-second setup
- Multilingual AI voices across 15 languages with 1,000+ voice options
- Viral clip generator for social media
- SOC 2 compliant enterprise-grade security
Our take
The Podcastle-to-Async pivot is a bet on conversational AI production workflows, and the feature set is legitimately broad: voice cloning in 3 seconds, 15 languages, real-time TTS API. For solo podcasters who just want clean audio, that scope might be overkill. But for creators who also do video and need multilingual reach, this has become a genuinely capable option. The free plan is real but limited - 3 hours of video recording and 1 hour of transcription monthly.
Pros
- Free plan available with no credit card required
- Voice cloning and multilingual dubbing set it apart from basic podcast tools
- Single platform covers recording, editing, and repurposing
- API access for developers and enterprise workflows
Cons
- Exact pricing for paid tiers is not transparently displayed on the site
- Scope has grown so broad that it may feel unfocused for pure podcasters
- The Podcastle rebrand to Async may confuse existing users
Podcastle / Async pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0.00 | - | Free plan. Basic recording features. |
| Storyteller | - | - | Paid plan, price per creator/user. Exact USD amount not extractable - pricing is JavaScript-rendered. Verify at async.com/pricing. |
| Pro | - | - | Paid plan, price per creator/user. Most popular tier. Exact USD amount not extractable - pricing is JavaScript-rendered. |
| Teams | - | - | Collaboration-focused paid plan, price per creator/user. Exact USD amount not extractable - pricing is JavaScript-rendered. |
| Business | - | - | Custom enterprise pricing. Contact sales. |
